How to Install Windows 10 using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 Step by Step Guide

 

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 Step by Step Guide 


Setting up Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for PXE boot on Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 involves a series of steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you install and configure WDS:


 Prerequisites:

1. Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 installed and running

2. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) installed and configured

3. DHCP server running on the network (for automatic IP assignment to PXE clients)


Installation Steps:


1. Install Windows Deployment Services Role:


- Open Server Manager.

- Click on Add roles and features.

- Select the server where you want to install WDS.

- In the Roles section, select Windows Deployment Services.

- Complete the installation wizard to install the role.


2. Configure WDS:


- After installation, open Windows Deployment Services from the Tools menu in Server Manager.

- Right-click on your server in the WDS console and select Configure Server.

- Choose Integrated with Active Directory if your server is a part of the domain. If not, select Standalone server.

- Specify the path where you want to store the images and boot files.

- Click through the rest of the wizard, leaving the default settings unless you have specific requirements.


 3. Add Boot and Install Images:


- In the WDS console, expand your server node.

- Right-click on Boot Images and select  Add Boot Image. Browse to the location of your boot image (typically found on the Windows installation media) and add it.

- Right-click on Install Images and select Add Install Image. This is your Windows OS image. Specify the path to the install. Wim file from your Windows installation media. Provide an image group name and description.

- Follow the wizard to complete the image adding process.


 4. Configure DHCP Options:


- For PXE boot to work, the DHCP server needs to provide clients with the PXE boot server address. You can set DHCP options 66 (Boot Server Host Name) and 67 (Bootfile Name) to the IP address of your WDS server and the boot file name (`boot\x64\pxeboot.n12` for UEFI or `boot\x86\wdsnbp.com` for BIOS).


5. Configure Firewall:


- Ensure that the firewall on your WDS server allows traffic on UDP ports 67, 69, and 4011.


6. Test PXE Boot:


- Boot a client machine connected to the network and configured to boot from the network.

- The client should receive an IP address from DHCP and initiate the PXE boot process. It will then connect to the WDS server, and you should see the boot menu if everything is configured correctly.


Remember that these steps provide a basic configuration. Depending on your specific network setup and requirements, additional configurations might be necessary, such as setting up multicast transmission for deploying images to multiple clients simultaneously or configuring security settings within WDS. Always refer to official Microsoft documentation or relevant resources for detailed and up-to-date information.

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